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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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